West Ham transfers: Source issues huge Walker-Peters update
West Ham are reportedly in the hunt for a new right-back once the summer transfer window opens.
Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters has been linked with a move to the London Stadium.
Graham Potter is eyeing changes in different areas of the pitch in order to make the team competitive again.
Vladimir Coufal replacement potentially narrowed in on
A source close to the Irons’ hierarchy indicates that Southampton’s right-back Kyle Walker-Peters is a potential replacement for Vladimr Coufal, depending on the Czech Republic international’s contract status, per The Athletic.
Like Jonathan David, Walker-Peters, who has 144 Premier League appearances to his name, will be a free agent this summer.
Last year, the London outfit discussed signing the ex-Tottenham defender but balked at Southampton’s £20million valuation.
| Premier League stats (all time) | Kyle Walker-Peters |
| Games played | 144 |
| Assists | 11 |
Instead, they secured Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15million, a move that has paid off with his reliable performances.
Walker-Peters remains a strong candidate to bolster the Hammers’ defence if Coufal’s future remains unresolved.
Currently, the West Ham right-back’s deal runs out at the end of the season, meaning he will be leaving on a free.
Potter can get the best of Walker-Peters at West Ham
Potter can maximise Walker-Peters’ potential by deploying him in a dynamic, possession-based system that leverages his versatility and attacking instincts.
As a right-back, the Englishman excels in overlapping runs and delivering precise crosses, but also holds his own defensively.
Potter could use a 4-3-3, granting Walker-Peters freedom to push forward, supported by a disciplined holding midfielder to cover defensively.
Encouraging short, sharp passing combinations with wingers like Jarrod Bowen would exploit his ability to link play.
Regular tactical drills focusing on positional awareness could sharpen his defensive anticipation, minimising errors against pacey wingers.
Potter’s man-management, fostering confidence through clear roles, would ensure Walker-Peters thrives, balancing offensive contributions with solidity, making him a cornerstone of West Ham’s ambitions under the former Chelsea manager’s progressive vision.